How to Get Faster at Swimming Outside the Pool After Camp

How to Get Faster at Swimming Outside the Pool After Camp

How to Get Faster at Swimming Outside the Pool After CampDavid Karasek
Published on: 22/10/2026

How to get faster at swimming outside the pool: one minute of ankle mobility, sips not chugs, and habits tied to your swimmer's own why. 354 days count.

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Does It Matter Which Team Your Swimmer Trains With?

Does It Matter Which Team Your Swimmer Trains With?

Does It Matter Which Team Your Swimmer Trains With?David Karasek
Published on: 29/06/2026

A change of coach can transform a swimmer without them doing anything differently. Most swim parents focus only on mindset. Here is the bigger lever.

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Sprint Freestyle Technique: What Phelps and Dressel Share

Sprint Freestyle Technique: What Phelps and Dressel Share

Sprint Freestyle Technique: What Phelps and Dressel ShareDavid Karasek
Published on: 29/06/2026

Phelps barely moved his upper body. Lochte moved it a lot. Dressel has a huge knee drive. Yet all elite sprint freestylers share the same 6 fundamentals.

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What Makes a Fast Swim Start? 3 Things Elite Swimmers Do

What Makes a Fast Swim Start? 3 Things Elite Swimmers Do

What Makes a Fast Swim Start? 3 Things Elite Swimmers DoDavid Karasek
Published on: 12/06/2026

A fast swim start isn't just gym power.. it's patience and sequencing. The 3 things elite swimmers do differently off the block, from a study of 140 pros.

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